Obituary (2023–present)
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Plot
Six-part series about an obituarist working at a small-town newspaper, who suddenly finds herself being paid by the obituary due to cuts. When she "accidentally" kills a nasty piece of work, she discovers she might have an untapped bloodlust, and sets her sights on other unpleasant residents of the town. Her killing spree hits a potential snag when the paper hires an attractive crime correspondent.
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Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
Weapons of Minor DestructionDesperate to prove to herself that she is not a monster, Elvira pursues a drunk driver released from jail who mowed down a father and daughter. - 02
Body CountWhen Ward reveals what really happened the night Maria Riedle was killed, Elvira sets about framing Hughie for the crime. A surprise face returns to Kilraven. - 03
Death Becomes HerWhen Elvira’s editor informs her that she will be paid per article, she begins murdering people to avoid going broke. Her plans are shaken when she falls for the crime reporter.
Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01Death Becomes HerSeptember 26, 2023When Elvira’s editor informs her that she will be paid per article, she begins murdering people to avoid going broke. Her plans are shaken w
- S01E02
HiccupsOctober 3, 2023Elvira targets someone sending her poison pen letters as Emerson’s real reason for coming to town is revealed - he’s trying to solve the mur - S01E03
Stay of ExecutionOctober 10, 2023Elvira finds herself blackmailed by a teenager who saw her murder her first victim. Ward goes to AA while Hughie catches a break when he fin - S01E04Season's bestWeapons of Minor DestructionOctober 17, 2023Desperate to prove to herself that she is not a monster, Elvira pursues a drunk driver released from jail who mowed down a father and daught
- S01E05
Wild Goose ChaseOctober 24, 2023Elvira decides on whether or not to kill her friend as Mallory reveals that she has information that Elvira may be involved in a murder. Hug - S01E06Body CountOctober 31, 2023When Ward reveals what really happened the night Maria Riedle was killed, Elvira sets about framing Hughie for the crime. A surprise face re
Season02
- S02E01
Season's bestThe Bad Sleep WellOctober 14, 2025Elvira’s life spirals after the death of her father. As she grieves, her secrets strain her bond with Emerson. A ruthless new boss, a schemi - S02E02
Brain Full of RazorbladesOctober 21, 2025Elvira’s supposedly stolen car leads Rose to her, but the real shock is Oisin is found near death. As reporters swarm Kilraven, Vivienne exp - S02E03
It Doesn't Count as a Crime if You Had FunOctober 28, 2025Emerson digs into James Doe’s tattoos and Tom Quigley’s scandal. Meanwhile, Elvira faces Hughie’s manipulations as he lures her to a face-to - S02E04
The Principle of Two WeaknessesNovember 4, 2025Elvira helps Oisin frame drug dealer Albert for Ruby’s murder, but Albert ambushes her. After a violent struggle, Albert is killed, and Elvi - S02E05
The Wrongful Prolongation of LifeNovember 11, 2025Elvira, hailed as a hero after killing Albert, faces suspicion from police. Hughie uncovers Ward’s role in Agnes Dunford’s death, implicatin - S02E06
WRH?November 18, 2025Elvira uncovers Walter Eustace as the screwdriver killer’s hirer, kills Hughie to protect Ward’s memory, and manipulates Vivienne to secure
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